Nikon S3000 vs Sony W530

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon S3000 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was announced 11 months earlier than the W530 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S3000 matches up against the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3000 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3000 and Sony W530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S3000 and the W530.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and W530.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W530 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older S3000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.